2008 Jeep Commander 4X4 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 11%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Jeep Commander 4X4, 11% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Windshield of 2008 Jeep commander has cracked twice in less than the first 1,000 miles. Both times were very small and slow rocks that would never do any damage to any other windshield I have ever owned. This is an epidemic! I am concerned that this could lead to a future safety issue!”
NHTSA complaint #10212427, filed 2007-12, 447 miles“Driving my 2008 Jeep commander on the highway approximately 55mph and the vehicle stalled and the entire electrical system power went out. Had to pull over turn off the vehicle, pull the key out, and restart. Vehicle resumed normal operation. I have experienced many times since I purchased the vehicle in 2008 where my electrical system failed, and one previous occurrence where the engine stalled and the electrical system failed, but on those occurrences the vehicle was not in motion. …”
NHTSA complaint #10362446, filed 2010-10, 32,000 miles“I recently had an issue where after driving my vehicle, going into a bank and returning to start my car, the vehicle did not start. I tried repeatedly to start the vehicle but nothing worked. Finally it started again at an auto shop and then turned off and we tried to start it again, but it would not start. The battery was tested as well as the starter. There were no issues with either or the components associated with starting the vehicle. However, after my independent mechanic starting searching for recalls he noticed there was a recall on the front control module and said to call chrysler. …”
NHTSA complaint #10453558, filed 2012-03, 34,000 miles“1/15 started and drove truck for 20 min. Shut off for 30 min when restarted headlights wipers wiper fluid blinkers cruise control hazards horn dash lights ect would not work. Was forced to drive home in snow storm stopping to wipe windshield with hand.”
NHTSA complaint #10670599, filed 2015-01, 108,000 miles“Vehicle has rolled back 3 times on its own after being started while trans was still in park. Dealer claims there is no problem to be found. Child safety latch on door has failed. Power window repeatedly goes up and down. Instrument panel lights up completely while driving. Four wheel drive system comes on when not needed and stays on. Squeak in right rear suspension. Other work has been done on vehicle that I can document. Vehicle has approx. 8,450 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10244209, filed 2008-10, 8,450 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 12 | 11% |
| 2007 | 15 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Commander 4X4
68 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Jeep Commander 4X4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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